Elgargni is at the stage of his career where he can shine with modern stars and past legends. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 5, 2023 Kamal Elgargni is one of the headline competitors at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). The Columbus, OH, contest will see Elgargni try to topple Men’s Open mountains
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Hunter Labrada envisions a huge shift in his physique goals moving forward. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 9, 2023 After a disappointing seventh-place finish at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, Hunter Labrada seems to be in a state of frank reflection. In mid-January 2023, the elite bodybuilder disclosed he was so upset by
Valliere thinks it doesn’t make sense to keep the class around anymore. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 3, 2023 From the end of 2022 to the start of 2023, various notable figures in and around bodybuilding have had frank thoughts about the state of the sport. There was the iconic Arnold Schwarzenegger
Bumstead has his eye on bodybuilding’s grand prize alone. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 31, 2023 After winning his fourth consecutive Classic Physique Olympia title in December 2022, members of the bodybuilding world have speculated about Chris Bumstead’s future. While the bodybuilder has previously alluded to plans to continue his Olympia dynasty
The reigning four-time Classic Physique champ is taking his time getting back into the swing of things. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 25, 2023 In some ways, Chris Bumstead might be at a crossroads in his professional bodybuilding career. After notching his fourth consecutive Classic Physique title at the 2022 Olympia —giving
Choopan wants a repeat, and he seems to be all systems go. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 24, 2023 After years of competing at the highest level of bodybuilding, and coming so close to capturing a Mr. Olympia title, Hadi Choopan finally claimed the throne as the vaunted Mr. Olympia in December
Central Florida in November should be a raucous party. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 20, 2023 Every year, the best bodybuilders in the world prepare with one central goal: to win the legendary Mr. Olympia contest. Sure, there are other tentpole events like the annual (and now rather lucrative) Arnold Classic. Still,
A name to watch in the Men’s Open division, Križo’s main updates will come from training for a little while. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 12, 2023 When Michal “Križo” Križánek became a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Pro League in the Fall of 2022, he was
Awodibu wants to take a step back before he embarks on his next Olympia journey. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 11, 2023 Blessing Awodibu entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with high hopes. A certifiable dark horse contender, some believed Awodibu would enjoy one of the better performances of his career on the
Labrada didn’t mince his words at falling short, but vows to return better than ever. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 10, 2023 Entering the 2022 Mr. Olympia, bodybuilder Hunter Labrada understandably set high expectations for himself. After he notched a fourth-place finish at the 2021 edition of the contest, Labrada aimed for
Walker wasn’t satisfied with his latest Olympia output, and teased a resurgence. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 9, 2023 Nick Walker entered the 2022 Mr. Olympia with legitimate aspirations of capturing bodybuilding’s most illustrious title. A top-five finisher in his debut in 2021, many presumed Walker would improve upon that result and
On the precipice of bodybuilding immortality, Lunsford wants to put his best Olympia foot forward this year. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on January 5, 2023 Derek Lunsford, a former 212 Olympia champion (2021), competed for the first time in the Men’s Open at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. After a sterling second-place finish to